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[ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 113: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 5336: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3925)[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 5336: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3925)[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 5336: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3925)Commuting with a Laptop - Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

It's a * . It's nice, but I'm not really a fan when it has the notebook^ in it and I'm cycling. It gets rather heavy on one shoulder, slides around a touch too much, even with the stabilising strap, and sometimes the main strap slips more onto my neck than my shoulder. The only other complaint is the laptop padding can't be removed without major surgery to the bag. This limits the bag's use when I don't require it to cart my shiny aluminium fruit.

I have heard# that in Brisbane do some really nice cycling specific bags.

* I didn't buy it from this store, but I did pay more than this for it.^ My computer gets too hot to safely use on my lap, hence why Apple won't call it a 'laptop'. # from former DHBC member DamienM

I recommend a Deuter with the aircomfort back. I have been commuting with one for years and they last (12years for the last one)The webbed back is great in summer and they have built-in helmet holder and rain cover I went for the Cross Air 20 EXP which maybe a little small for the notebook but fits my size 11.5's, clothes and lunch easily.

I have commuted with laptops for donkey years and only destroyed 2 in the process. One got wet and the other one fell out of my bag when I took my bag off my back.

My policies for carrying a laptop are;1. the hard drive must have anti shock protection2. it is only carried on my back, ie no panniers, easier for males I know3. triple wrap the laptop in quality plastic bags, no exceptions, the beautiful sunshine may not be appearing closer to work

My bag preference for backpack is Kathmandu as you can attached yoga mats to the outside. Check out the waterproof messenger back packs that David Browne uses

Is it a work laptop? Ask them for a second power supply, then you can leave one at work and one at home - less weight to carry

Yes, I've been looking for a waterproof bag though most of them come with those wraparound waterproof covers. It also has 6 hour battery life so I don't need to carry a power supply as I don't plan to work for more than 6 hours of an evening at home!

Thanks too Tim and Colin. All very nice looking bags. A couple of shops here in the city stock Deuter so will go for a walk at lunch.

Jo: Males have stronger upper bodies than females. A male upper body strength is 80% of his lower body, where a females upper body strength is 60% of her lower body. Add to the laptop your work clothes, food (I know you are too health conscious to risk purchased food), lunchtime exercise attire and equipment, towel and clean lycra for the return journey and it all adds up. Of course a way around that is to put all that in panniers and just have the laptop in the back pack, then its a non issue.

I don't commute 'regularly' with a laptop but have done it a couple of times.Last night I had to take back a printout consisting of 87 unfolded A4 pages and had my jeans( casual Friday!), shirt, towel and rain gear in it.Nothing beats commuting without weight on the shoulders.

I've ended up with a . It's 30L so a little bit bigger but will allow me to carry any training gear I need or fold up shirts so they don't get too squashed. It is exceptionally light and has a chest and waist strap (to get around those pesky breasts) and is weather resistant.

Its only downfall is it's not red (I got the orange one). But I should survive.

So... Update. I'm not particularly happy with the Crumpler. HEAPS of room but no back support. There is no rigidity to the back so all that happens is I get a sore back. I brought up my concerns with them but as I've already used it there is not much anyone can do. I will suffer in silence.

However, I did notice this on Kickstarter. It's probably not big enough for what I need but an inbuilt light is very handy. Can't quite understand why they don't provide it in red as rear lights are predominantly red but it's still pretty cool (and not overly expensive if they go into production):https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/15 ... g?ref=live